Core i5-13500E vs Xeon Gold 6138
Core i5-13500E
Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($235) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($235) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500E and Xeon Gold 6138
Core i5-13500E
The Core i5-13500E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 24,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6138
The Xeon Gold 6138 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,108 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13500E packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500E versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500E (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13500E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500E scores 24,096 against the Xeon Gold 6138's 24,108 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,862 vs 1,261, a 38.5% lead for the Core i5-13500E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,166 vs 15,439 (8.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500E vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138.
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 20 / 40+43% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+15% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 20 MB+1500% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 24,096 | 24,108 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,216 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,862+48% | 1,261 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,166 | 15,439+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13500E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-13500E versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6138 — the Core i5-13500E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6138 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13500E) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6138). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13500E) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6138) — the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670 (Core i5-13500E) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6138).
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i5-13500E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Gold 6138 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6138 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13500E launched at $235 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6138 debuted at $2612. At current prices ($235 vs $300), the Core i5-13500E is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13500E delivers 102.5 pts/$ vs 80.4 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6138 — making the Core i5-13500E the 24.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $235-91% | $2612 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $235-22% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.5+27% | 80.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2017 |
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